ABSTRACT
In 2007, frozen and chilled processed foods represented a global retail value of U.S. $88,653 million and U.S. $177,709 million, respectively (Euromonitor International 2007). Examples of frozen and chilled processed foods include products such as the following:
• Chilled processed meats • Chilled žsh/seafood • Chilled smoked žsh • Chilled pizza • Chilled soup and pasta • Chilled processed food • Drinking milk • Other dairy (cheese, butter) • Frozen processed red meat • Frozen processed poultry • Frozen processed žsh/seafood • Frozen processed vegetables • Frozen meat substitutes • Frozen processed potatoes • Frozen bakery and dessert products (including ice cream) • Frozen ready-to-eat and pizza meals
In the current economic climate, it is likely that frozen foods will increase their market share as cost-effective alternatives to dining out. Additionally, continuing debate on the nutritional value of chilled and frozen foods is highlighting the advantages of a well-managed frozen cold chain in preserving the characteristics associated with “fresh” products (Fordred 2008).
